It lies at an altitude of around 6,000 feet (1,800 m) on the Saraswati river in the Himalayas, surrounded by the peaks of Kedarnath.

The temple of the Hindu goddess Kali there is visited by devotees year round, especially during the Navratras.

The idol of Kali is only taken out and worshipped in the temple one day each year when Puja is performed at midnight, with only the chief priest present.

About 2 km east is Kunjethi village, hosting two temples of Mata Manana Devi and Mankameshwar Mahadev.

6 km from Kalimath at the top of a hill there is a huge Kalishila and another Kali Temple.